[10420532] Mr. Smith's appeal, which we construe as a petition for a writ of mandamus, is Granted. The district court is directed to vacate its prior order staying the case and consider Mr. Smith's Â§ 2255 motion on the merits. Terminated on the merits after submissions without oral hearing. Written, unsigned, unpublished. Judges Briscoe, Gorsuch and McHugh. Per Curiam. [16-8091]